County profile
Chisago County, MN 11 departments
Volunteer share 73% across 11 HIFLD departments in Chisago County (Minnesota) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Chisago County, MN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (73% of 11 departments; 219 personnel), #22 of 87 in-state.
- Personnel rank #22 of 87 in Minnesota
- 3.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Almelund Fire and Rescue
- 1 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 883 Minnesota departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chisago County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Almelund Fire and Rescue Center City · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Center City Fire Department Center City | other | - |
| Chisago City Fire Department Chisago City | volunteer | 25 |
| Harris Fire Department Harris | other | - |
| Lindstrom Fire Department Lindstrom | other | - |
| North Branch Fire Department North Branch | volunteer | 28 |
| Rush City Fire Department Rush City | volunteer | 30 |
| Shafer Fire Department Shafer | volunteer | 19 |
| Stacy-Lent Fire Department Stacy | volunteer | 30 |
| Taylors Falls Fire Department Taylors Falls | volunteer | 25 |
| Wyoming Fire Department Wyoming | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (73% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 219 roster).
Largest book: Almelund Fire and Rescue holds 15% of county personnel (32 of 219).
Photo-finish peer: Kosciusko County, IN (+0 personnel).
Minnesota volunteer context
- State departments
- 883
- Annual fires
- 28,000
- Volunteer %
- 68%
FAQ
Are Chisago County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Chisago County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Chisago County, MN? ▼
Chisago County, MN has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 87 among Minnesota counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Chisago County? ▼
Chisago County has 219 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 5% below the Minnesota average.
Does Chisago County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Chisago County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Chisago County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.